Cooks, Fast Food — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
-13.5%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
82,100
projected per year
Outlook Rating
DeclineWhat This Means
Employment of cooks, fast food is projected to decline +13.5% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.
About 82,100 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $30,160 as of the latest data. About 668,230 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
High School Diploma